Tromso IL
- Tromso IL's recent form: W3, D1, L1 in 5 matches across all competitions.
- Tromso IL are 3rd in the Eliteserien 2026 table with 34 points from 17 games, so they arrive at Romssa Arena on Sunday with momentum and bite.
- In general, the hosts have a well-drilled and difficult to beat squad who play a structured 3-5-2 formation with good wing-backs.
- They like to build up play patiently and overload the flanks before either cutting inside or overloading the box.
Sarpsborg 08
- Sarpsborg 08's recent form: W1, D2, L2 in 5 games across all competitions.
- Sarpsborg 08 are 9th in the table with 22 points from their 17 matches, so they'll be looking up the table a little at their opponents.
- Even Sel took over as head coach on 1st January 2026 and has instilled a new identity upon the team.
- They're more direct and higher tempo than before, with a compact 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1 that presses higher and looks to strike on the counter in transition.
Head-to-Head
The last clash in the league saw Tromso win 1-0 away and they've also won 3 of the last 5 clashes overall , so the home team get our vote here.
Key Players
Andreas Nibe has been Sarpsborg's sharpest weapon, scoring 2 of their 5 goals in the last 5 matches , but they will need to be near their best to get a result on Sunday.
Betting Insights
- The hosts are the clear betting favorite here at 1.57, but Sarpsborg 08 are available at 5.5 and the draw is 4.0, so there are definitely some opportunities for profit.
- Over 2.5 goals is also available at 1.62 and that could be the play if Sarpsborg are able to match the host's intensity and trade blows for a while, but the clash of styles and the solid nature of both sides makes it difficult to call.
Prediction
- We're going for a Tromso win here, they're the stronger side, play at home and look good to win at a shade of odds-on.
- Sarpsborg 08 are on a run of two straight defeats and have not won their last three road games (W0, D2, L1).
